Liverpool inched closer to the Champions League last 16 after Mohamed Salah’s composed penalty sealed a 1-0 victory against Girona. The Egyptian King delivered yet again, dispatching his spot-kick with precision after Donny van de Beek clipped Luis Díaz in the box. This marked Salah’s 46th Champions League goal and continued his scintillating form, with seven goals in his past six matches.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker made a triumphant return after recovering from a hamstring injury. The Brazilian stopper pulled off several key saves, denying Girona’s Bryan Gil, Miguel Gutiérrez, and Yaser Asprilla in a commanding display that solidified Liverpool’s perfect European campaign so far.
Liverpool remain undefeated in the competition, with six wins out of six, and need just one point from their final two fixtures to secure a top-eight finish and bypass the knockout-phase playoffs. The Reds, leading the league-phase table, could also progress depending on other results this week.
Next up for Liverpool are clashes with Lille and PSV Eindhoven in January, as they eye a deep run in the tournament. With 16 wins in their last 18 matches, and Salah in unstoppable form, Liverpool is beginning to look like a serious contender for Champions League glory. Are they now the favorites?
